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FP 38

2000 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,366 mi
Last recorded74,366 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk90,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP 38
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 74,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2024 74,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 73,857 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 73,246 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,668 miles

leak from the rear differential

Pass 25 Oct 2017 71,505 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 70,045 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,725 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,957 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,014 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,315 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,070 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,511 miles

Front Wiper starting to smear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,701 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,769 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,168 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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FP 38 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 90,612 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP 38, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP 38 registered?

FP 38 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is FP 38 safe to buy?

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